tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post116778964904887230..comments2024-03-27T03:58:05.389-04:00Comments on The Cookbook Junkie: My first Rachael Ray recipeThe Cookbook Junkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04800004451856078252noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168287752893500922007-01-08T15:22:00.000-05:002007-01-08T15:22:00.000-05:00I like her recipes. I have almost all her books an...I like her recipes. I have almost all her books and I can see what you mean about the recipes seeming complicated. For something that's supposed to be a 30-minute meal, there can be a lot of ingredients that all need to be prepped. It can seem very daunting. <BR/><BR/>When choosing a recipe of her's to make I usually look for ones that use ingredients I usually keep on hand since I hate buying a lot of something and then seeing that the recipe calls for 1 tablespoon. I also do all my prep for the week on Sunday so I can usually get her meals on the table in the 30-minute timeframe. <BR/><BR/>I tend to tweak her recipes, too, if the prep seems too fussy for me. All in all, I think she has some great recipes. I don't particularly like her, though, since she can grate on my nerves.Sarah - The Home Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932762716036801924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168270114665851432007-01-08T10:28:00.000-05:002007-01-08T10:28:00.000-05:00It's interesting that so many people agree with me...It's interesting that so many people agree with me. I don't think her recipes are that complicated for the most part, there's just something about the presentation.<BR/><BR/>AzĂșcar,<BR/>I'm trying very, very hard to put off buying any new cookbooks this year but you're making it very difficult. I want this book! Those croissants look incredible.The Cookbook Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800004451856078252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168138718383165622007-01-06T21:58:00.000-05:002007-01-06T21:58:00.000-05:00I really like Rachael Ray. The talking out of the ...I really like Rachael Ray. The talking out of the side of her mouth kinda bugs me, but other than that, I have no problem with her. I have never seen any of her recipes in print, I don't think, but then I am not all that much of a cook. I don't watch her show all that much either. I saw it a lot when I was sick recently, but mostly just catch it when I happen on it.<BR/><BR/>I did make one of her recipes tonight. It was one I saw a few days ago on her show. ...Heat some good chicken stock (not the wimpy stuff in the cans), add cheese tortillini (I used fresh.) and cook till done. Then ladle over fresh baby spinach in the individual bowls, to wilt it, and sprinkle lemon zest over the top. <BR/> <BR/>YUM-O! ;P I absolutely LOVED it! DH 'liked' it - (no meat in it.).Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762254137339310890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168125204145695332007-01-06T18:13:00.000-05:002007-01-06T18:13:00.000-05:00This looks really good! I go back and forth on wh...This looks really good! I go back and forth on whether I'm in the mood to tolerate RR. Some days I like her talk show and/or cooking shows and some days I don't. She does tend to grate if I watch her too much.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, I've tried 2 or 3 recipes in the past from the FoodTV site and they've been total successes for me. I don't any of her cookbooks (YET!), but I have flipped through them in bookstores and see what you mean about the ingredients and such.<BR/><BR/>Great post and wonderful picture, it is making me hungry just looking at it! Congrats on those baguettes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168103795504869922007-01-06T12:16:00.000-05:002007-01-06T12:16:00.000-05:00I have one RR cookbook and I agree with you 100%. ...I have one RR cookbook and I agree with you 100%. The recipes are different enough, but they seem overwhelming, with long lists of ingredients. <BR/><BR/>The bread looks pretty good, though. I may have to try it.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465184138365516108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168079849966772462007-01-06T05:37:00.000-05:002007-01-06T05:37:00.000-05:00Nay on Ray Ray. I have had a long history of loath...Nay on Ray Ray. I have had a long history of loathing her! Her recipes, which I am sure are created by a team, are good. However, her personality is terribly irritating!ThursdayNexthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07838415125991375824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168041584665317092007-01-05T18:59:00.000-05:002007-01-05T18:59:00.000-05:00p.s. If you decide you want the Peck book, you wan...p.s. If you decide you want the Peck book, you want the old hardcovers published in the 60s/70s, not the paperback reissues.<BR/><BR/>But <I>trust</I> me on the croissants.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168041429908289802007-01-05T18:57:00.000-05:002007-01-05T18:57:00.000-05:00I'm not crazy about Rachael, some of her stuff is ...I'm not crazy about Rachael, some of her stuff is a little fussy for a weeknight meal (which is what I'm usually on the hunt for.)<BR/><BR/>Love the blog and the idea! <BR/><BR/>I have a cookbook recommendation for you: Paula Peck's book, The Art of Fine Baking. You'll have to find it through a used shop (I got mine through Amazon) but it contains the most jaw-droppingly amazing authentic croissant recipe. <BR/><BR/><I>Everything</I> I've tried from the book has turned out spectacularly--and I think it cost me $2.13. Blogged about it <A HREF="http://jetsetcarina.blogspot.com/2006/11/is-it-possible.html" REL="nofollow">here</A> and listed the recipe <A HREF="http://jetsetcarina.blogspot.com/2006/11/recipe.html" REL="nofollow">here.</A><BR/><BR/>Thanks for the fun!Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168032512413588122007-01-05T16:28:00.000-05:002007-01-05T16:28:00.000-05:00Hmmm...not so much. However, I might make the stu...Hmmm...not so much. However, I might make the stuffed bread.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590044231125833211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168024231392818972007-01-05T14:10:00.000-05:002007-01-05T14:10:00.000-05:00I am iffy about her. I got one of her books for m...I am iffy about her. I got one of her books for my birthday last year and have only cooked a couple of things. I'd rather read her than watch her though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168022428887532152007-01-05T13:40:00.000-05:002007-01-05T13:40:00.000-05:00I don't watch much RR anymore because she's become...I don't watch much RR anymore because she's become a bit high-strung (understatement of the year! ;)) but I love browsing through her recipes on FoodNetwork and subscribe to her magazine. :)<BR/><BR/>Great post, by the way! It reflects some of the fear I feel w/ the RR recipes. Glad to know that someone else feels the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168021857018902972007-01-05T13:30:00.000-05:002007-01-05T13:30:00.000-05:00I'm sure Paula Deen is coming up with new recipes ...I'm sure Paula Deen is coming up with new recipes now since everyone needs new material to keep things fresh but my opinion is based on the recipes in the PD cookbook that I own, which I believe was her first one, and the recipes that she made early on, on her cooking show. <BR/><BR/>I made her fudge and the same recipe was right on the can of milk. The rice and sausage casserole is also a classic that I have seen printed in many other places. I don't have the book in front of me but I could go through that book recipe by recipe and probably not find anything very original. I saw her make Velveeta fudge this weekend and that recipe has been around forever.<BR/><BR/>That's not a bad thing either - I like classic cooking and I really don't want a bookshelf full of RR recipes.The Cookbook Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800004451856078252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168020036526482812007-01-05T13:00:00.000-05:002007-01-05T13:00:00.000-05:00I hate to say but you are wrong about PD and the o...I hate to say but you are wrong about PD and the originality of her recipes; I work with PD magazine and just want you all to know that the majority of her recipes are developed either in our test kitchen or were developed in her own kitchen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16517408.post-1168006947023747122007-01-05T09:22:00.000-05:002007-01-05T09:22:00.000-05:00I have only made one of her recipes and I have to ...I have only made one of her recipes and I have to agree, too many ingredients. I do like to watch her cooking show.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700720020186831174noreply@blogger.com